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PCH Reopening After Months-Long Closure After Palisades Fire
- On May 23, 2025, the Pacific Coast Highway between Malibu and Santa Monica reopened after a closure following the January 7 Palisades Fire.
- The closure resulted from the wildfire's damage and extensive cleanup efforts, while the reopening was accelerated despite previous resident concerns and a reversed February attempt.
- Supported by numerous construction teams and federal engineering forces, crews cleared debris from over 5,500 sites to reopen two lanes in each direction on the highway, enforcing a 25 mph speed limit alongside ongoing security checkpoints.
- Governor Newsom announced that Pacific Coast Highway will reopen ahead of schedule with additional lanes available before Memorial Day travel begins, while Mayor Bass described the recovery progress as the fastest in state history.
- The reopening provides vital access to Malibu, aids businesses relying on summer tourism, and includes strict security plans, although some residents remain concerned about increased traffic and ongoing restrictions.
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In milestone after Palisades fire, Pacific Coast Highway reopens, clearing traffic bottleneck
LOS ANGELES — In a major post-fire milestone Friday, Pacific Coast Highway reopened to traffic for the first time since the Palisades fire incinerated homes and businesses along the oceanfront in January.
Pacific Coast Highway reopens early following Palisades Fire closure
Pacific Coast Highway reopened to all traffic Friday morning, marking a major recovery milestone following months of closure due to the devastating Palisades Fire. California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced earlier this week that the iconic highway would reopen at 8 a.m. Friday, just in time for the Memorial Day weekend and ahead of the end-of-May target set last month. Up to two lanes are now open in each direction, with a 25 mph speed limit throug…
This Scenic Coastal Route in California Is Open Again After the Wildfires—but There Are Rules for Drivers to Follow
There are rules for drivers to follow.Ward DeWitt/Getty Images View of the PCH or Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California, with Point Mugu in the distance.Key TakeawayThe Pacific Coast Highway between Santa Monica and Malibu has reopened for traffic today. The section of the highway had been closed due to the recent Palisades fire. A popular stretch of California highway is reopening to commuters early.The famed Pacific Coast Highway, State…
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